Heythrop Library
A theology and philosophy collection
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A members library with a reading room in the heart of Mayfair, London.
What’s on our minds
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Work experience February 2026
Read more: Work experience February 2026For my sixth-form college’s work experience week, I decided to undertake a placement at Heythrop Library, where I gained an insight into what a librarian’s role at a specialist library looks like. During the week, I was immersed into the world of librarianship as I undertook a variety of tasks. These ranged from more typical…
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100,000th record – revisited
Read more: 100,000th record – revisitedWe recently catalogued the 100,000th record on our library system, and this was a news item on the Jesuits in Britain web page! The record is a volume of multiple, themed issue of the Concilium journal …
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Philosophy Collection Development 2025-2026
Read more: Philosophy Collection Development 2025-2026During and continuing from my week of work experience at Heythrop Library, one of the projects I was allocated was the development of both logic and women philosophers, which I had been given due to my familiarity with the field of philosophy. This, however, ended up being a little more complex than simply finding a…
What people say about us
The library has been very useful in my formation as a Permanent Deacon for Westminster Diocese and and I am now engaged in a MA in Catholic Social Teaching.
Permanent deacon, Diocese of Westminster, February 2026
I am retired but still eager to learn. I have studied theology at Heythrop College and would like to continue researching the subject.
Member on half-paid membership, February 2026
I am pleased with the service. I always get the books I want and also all the members of the library staff are very kind and helpful.
Member of a Religious Order, February 2026
My intellectual explorations are supported by private reading in the field of theology and philosophy, building on my former studies at Heythrop College, and participating in courses at the London Jesuit Centre.
LJC student, February 2026
Resuming Ignatian Spirituality Course studies after a break, I also value the library resources and atmosphere on a personal study level.
Ignatian Spirituality Course student, January 2026
The Library’s collections and resources facilitate my research on the philosopher Jacques Maritain.
Priest of the Diocese of Westminster, January 2026
Thank you for the wonderful service at the library. I only regret that I am so far away and unable to use it more frequently, but it is a theological lifeline for me.
Priest of the Diocese of Liverpool, December 2025